What is ICP unit at Lourdes?

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Hi,

I am looking for a RN position in NJ and have found a position on ICP unit at Lourdes medical center.

Does anybody know ICP unit? I haven't heard about it before.

Also, how about the job market in NJ now? I have 3 years exp in med/surg and need to relocate to NJ.

Thank you for any comment!!

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I don't know what ICP at Lourdes stands for... The job market in NJ is extremely tough right now....maybe since you have experience it will be easier, I just know from personal experience that it's not so easy to find something quickly...unless you get very lucky or know someone that can help you out.

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Thank you dragon2623. It is still tough.. hmmm

I'm in another state cuz I couldn't get; a job in NJ after i graduated. sad..

I hope I can get a position this time. :)

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Specializes in ER/ICU/STICU.

I forget what the letters stand for, but it is a telemetry unit and a very busy one at that. From personal experience, you can have anywhere from 5-7 patients during the day and 6-7 at night. The unit isn't too bad at night, but can be total chaos during the day with multiple admissions.

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Thank you ckh23 for sharing ur info.

Wow... upto 7 pts on tele? Is it normal in NJ? A Tele nurse can have upto 4 pts at my current hospital. :bugeyes:

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Specializes in ER/ICU/STICU.

Not normal for NJ but typical for that hospital. The only time you would have 4 pts is if census was really low. They also have a fairly high turnover rate throughout the hospital.

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